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REFUSE TIP AM) REFUSE DISPOSAL
Refuse from the area is collected under the direction of the
Borough Engineer and Surveyor and transported to a loading bay used
jointly by this Council, the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames and
the Borough of Surbitan. From the loading bay the refuse is conveyed
by contractors to disused gravel pits at Egham.
RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION
The duties of the Council under the Prevention of Damage by Pests
Act, 1949, were fully carried out and householders appreciate the free
service which has been maintained. A charge is made for the treatment
of business premises, sane of which are liable to frequent infestation.
Many traders have entered into an annual agreement with the Council to
provide a comprehensive inspection and destruction service. This
service is also used by the Surrey County Council far their school
kitchens, old peoples hemes and nurseries. The resultant prompt discovery
or notification of the presence of rats or mice and their immediate
treatment ensures that serious infestations do not occur.
The Borough river boundaries, depots, sewage disposal works,
refuse tip and open spaces have received constant attention. The
efforts of the staff coupled with the co-operation of those of adjoining
authorities have maintained effective control.
Constant liaison has been maintained with the officers of the
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Workable Area Committee
meetings have been held from time to time at which difficulties and new
methods of pest control were discussed«
Following the successful 10% test baiting of sewers in 1961, when
no evidence of infestation was found, it was decided to defer treatment
of sewers.
PIGEONS
Pigeons continue to be a source of nuisance to residents in
parts of the Borough. The Public Health Act, 1961, gave power to reduce
the number of pigeons in built-up areas and action has been taken to
eliminate the nuisance.